Officials Strike in La?

[bigjohn]

http://www.highschoolsports.net/loca...officials-pay/

[HLin NC]

Now is not a good time to be asking for a raise. Our state is facing a $4 billion shortfall in the budget and are to the point of threatening to cut teachers. Some of it is pure politics but there aren't too many more places to cut.

[JRutledge]

It might not be a good time, but unless they want just anyone to work those games, then I suggest they revisit their pay structure. This is not a cheap endeavor as it used to be.

Peace

[Rich]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

Now is not a good time to be asking for a raise. Our state is facing a $4 billion shortfall in the budget and are to the point of threatening to cut teachers. Some of it is pure politics but there aren't too many more places to cut.

Officials have the same right to loosely organize as a group of independent contractors and decide whether to work or not work the games. Supply and demand at work.

None of these organized activities seem to work, though, because there will be a significant number of officials who will see this as their opportunity to improve their standing in the state by walking on the backs of those who sit out.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Officials have the same right to loosely organize as a group of independent contractors and decide whether to work or not work the games. Supply and demand at work.

None of these organized activities seem to work, though, because there will be a significant number of officials who will see this as their opportunity to improve their standing in the state by walking on the backs of those who sit out.

It could if the "right" officials do this. Just read the article I posted. Many individuals think the JV officials stink. So let them have second-tier officials say enough and I bet the "right" thing happens and they will change their tune. I have seen it personally without a so-called strike or organized action. But I agree, it is probably not going to work out that way.

Peace

[HLin NC]

Officials have the same right to loosely organize

Considering we argue over wing signals, beanbag colors, and whether to wear black shorts or white shorts, then what length of sock to wear with the shorts, I'd hold out 0 hope for a show of solidarity in a "work stoppage"

[Rich]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

Considering we argue over wing signals, beanbag colors, and whether to wear black shorts or white shorts, then what length of sock to wear with the shorts, I'd hold out 0 hope for a show of solidarity in a "work stoppage"

And while certain coaches may be vocal and complain about the individuals who will work the games, local school that do a lot of the hiring (around here all non-conference games and all subvarsity) are just looking to fill slots and don't really care as long as those slots are filled.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

Considering we argue over wing signals, beanbag colors, and whether to wear black shorts or white shorts, then what length of sock to wear with the shorts, I'd hold out 0 hope for a show of solidarity in a "work stoppage"

There is a difference between arguing over bean bags, then arguing over what pay is just in a very specific area. We never argue over these things about bean bags, it is up to the crew. And when folks want to do something, they do what the top crews do.

Peace

[TXMike]

And it begins.....


Shreveport officials among those walking out | shreveporttimes.com | Shreveport Times

[Sonofanump]

Originally Posted by TXMike

And it begins.....


Shreveport officials among those walking out | shreveporttimes.com | Shreveport Times

Good for them. I hope they hold out and get a significant increase and some respect. $31 a game sounds insaine to me.

[Texas Aggie]

When I first started working basketball in 1988, we had what we called a "jumper" system where a varsity official would be assigned (usually) 3 games -- the freshman, JV, and Varsity for the night. It was his responsibility to find another younger official to work the frosh and JV game. He would take the fee from the school and pay in cash his jr. official. Usually, he paid either $25 or $30 for the subvarsity games. I don't know what they made for the entire night from the school, but my guess is anywhere from $60-80 minimum -- and depended on the school district, crowd, and counting method. So the fees 22 years ago in Texas were more than they are now in Louisiana for a varsity game.

That's a crime, and I would have walked away years ago.